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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.46, 4,438.61 and 2,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.46, 4,438.61 and 2,097.36 is: 2,895.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.46 : 4,438.61 = 2,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.46/4,438.61 = 2,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.46x = 4,438.61 × 2,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.46x = 9,309,363.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,309,363.07/3,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.19

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